Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

(Japanese, 1786–1864)

Utagawa Kunisada was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints in the ukiyo-e style, similar to his contemporaries Ando Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Kunisada explored traditional themes, such as Kabuki Theater, samurai, and sumo wrestling, to great effect, becoming one of the most successful artists of his lifetime. He achieved widespread popularity quickly in his career, and was credited with creating over 20,000 designs over the course of his life. His collection of images included actor portraits, erotica, and book illustrations—most famously for Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji—in addition to private commissions. Born in 1786 in Edo (now Tokyo), Kunisada studied with Utagawa Toyokuni and headed the Utagawa School after his mentor’s death in 1825. He died on January 12, 1865 in his birthplace.

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Artworks

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Portraits of standing beauties

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portraits of standing beauties

Sale Date: April 7, 2004

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Interior with a samurai and courtesan with...

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Interior with a samurai and courtesan with...

Sale Date: January 25, 2004

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Three actors

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Three actors

Sale Date: January 25, 2004

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Enjoying a concert

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Enjoying a concert

Sale Date: January 25, 2004

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Prince Genji

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Prince Genji

Sale Date: January 25, 2004

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Men on the snowy road, 1857–1857

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Men on the snowy road, 1857–1857

Sale Date: October 25, 2003

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A couple enjoying a spring evening, 1857–1857

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A couple enjoying a spring evening, 1857–1857

Sale Date: October 25, 2003

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Kiyari no Gonza, 1859–1859

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Kiyari no Gonza, 1859–1859

Sale Date: October 11, 2003

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Sanchojuto mit 75 Jahren, 1855–1855

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Sanchojuto mit 75 Jahren, 1855–1855

Sale Date: October 11, 2003

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Mayodama Dondo matsuri Torigoe jinja

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Mayodama Dondo matsuri Torigoe jinja

Sale Date: October 11, 2003

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A samurai with ladies viewing carp from , 1847–1847

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A samurai with ladies viewing carp from , 1847–1847

Sale Date: July 19, 2003

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The ghost of Yotsuya, 1861–1861

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The ghost of Yotsuya, 1861–1861

Sale Date: June 17, 2003

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Acteurs et personnages

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Acteurs et personnages

Sale Date: June 16, 2003

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Zwei Sumo-Ringer im Kampf

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Zwei Sumo-Ringer im Kampf

Sale Date: June 7, 2003

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Amagoi Komachi - Komachi, die um Regen..., 1850–1855

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Amagoi Komachi - Komachi, die um Regen..., 1850–1855

Sale Date: June 7, 2003

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Mitate jûnin, Toyokuni sedai yagu..., 1863–1863

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Mitate jûnin, Toyokuni sedai yagu..., 1863–1863

Sale Date: June 7, 2003

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Szene aus einem Theaterstück, 1891–1891

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Szene aus einem Theaterstück, 1891–1891

Sale Date: June 7, 2003

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Shamisen Juni Choshi - Erotic scenes

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shamisen Juni Choshi - Erotic scenes

Sale Date: February 19, 2003

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Ein Schauspieler in weiblicher Rolle, in einem...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ein Schauspieler in weiblicher Rolle, in einem...

Sale Date: November 23, 2002

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Die Kabuki-Schauspieler Iwai Hanshiro..., 1830–1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Die Kabuki-Schauspieler Iwai Hanshiro..., 1830–1830

Sale Date: November 7, 2002

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Portraits of beauties

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portraits of beauties

Sale Date: October 2, 2002

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Plum garden at night

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Plum garden at night

Sale Date: June 20, 2002

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Der Schauspieler Iwai Shijaku in der Rolle der...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Der Schauspieler Iwai Shijaku in der Rolle der...

Sale Date: June 8, 2002

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Frau mit Schirm und kleines Mädchen

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Frau mit Schirm und kleines Mädchen

Sale Date: June 8, 2002

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